Support Groups
We’re Here for You
We’re glad you’re taking this step. Our support groups are designed to help you through an unexpected season or find freedom and healing. Why go to a Support Group? In our communities founded on acceptance, accountability, and encouragement, you’ll learn to ask the right questions and develop new perspectives as you face difficult situations, all while learning how faith in Jesus can help you through life’s difficulties.
support Group Offerings
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Betrayed Hearts is a confidential cohort offering support to wives of men dealing with sexual purity issues, including pornography, affairs, and/or sexual addiction. For more information, contact us through our confidential call line: 215.723.5385 or by sending us an email with the link below.
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Support for: Addiction
Where: Room 303 at Calvary’s Souderton Campus, enter at Door #1 (820 Route 113, Souderton, PA 18964)
Breaking Barriers is designed to be a safe place for you to explore, grow and even experience victory and healing over your addiction from a biblical, Christ-centered perspective. This group is not designed to provide programmed answers to the struggle of addiction but, rather, to present THE PERSON – Jesus Christ – as the way to freedom!
We all struggle with something, but if your “something” is consistently creating a major problem in your life or is presenting a BARRIER to your relationship with God and/or others, we invite you to consider attending Breaking Barriers.
(This group is also open to anyone who loves and/or supports someone who needs to BREAK free from addiction.)
When: Every Tuesday at 7:00pm throughout the entire year
Contact us for more information:
Email: breakingbarriers@calvary-church.com
Phone: 215.703.5180
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We exist to support and come alongside of anyone who is experiencing the dreaded “C” word – cancer.
Our group is open to everyone on a cancer journey, including family members or friends who want to attend to learn how to better support someone in this difficult time.
While each cycle of Cancer Companions consists of consecutive sessions, you are welcome to join at any point and attend the next session to catch up on weeks you may have missed.
Through Cancer Companions curriculum, Bible Studies, and devotionals, our goal is to provide you with emotional support and understanding. Our group provides an environment where you can talk about your experiences with others who are also experiencing a cancer diagnosis. In fact, many of our leaders have personally walked their own cancer journeys. However, they are not counselors; they are people just like you who care and want to walk alongside you and encourage you in whatever way possible.
Our desire is to support you and share the hope and love of Jesus Christ as you navigate your cancer journey. We capitalize on the hope of Jesus through scripture, prayer, and connection.
Our experience has shown us that scripture and prayer can be immensely helpful in all of our earthly struggles, but when you add the element of connection with others who care and/or have experienced similar scenarios and feelings, the impact can be most powerful!
When: 4th Thursday of the month starting September 25 at 7:00pm
Where: Online
Contact us for more information:
Email: cancersupport@calvary-church.com
Phone: 215.703.5183
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This group is made up of friendly, caring people who will walk alongside you through one of life's most difficult experiences. DivorceCare provides valuable resources to help you deal with the pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding your life. For information about upcoming sessions, use the link below.
Fall Session September 4 - December 11
DivorceCare is meeting in person at 7:00 pm in Room 303, Souderton campus and is also using ZOOM.
Register at: Calvary Church group - DivorceCare
Email us here for more information. Or give us a call at 215.723.0963x163
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This is a support group for women who are struggling with a past abortion decision. This is a group where you can experience God’s healing and freedom in a safe and secure setting. If you are a man who is struggling with a past abortion decision, there is help for you, too. Call North Care Women’s Clinic at 215.855.2424 (Text: 215.857.8047) to get started or use the link below to send an email.
When: Thursday Nights, October 16 - December 11
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GriefShare at Calvary Church is a support group for those who are experiencing deep grief. Our group is open to everyone, whether or not you attend Calvary or any other church, regardless of your relationship to the person who died, no matter the length of time that has passed since the loss, or any previous history with other support groups or counseling, you are welcome at GriefShare. We also welcome family members or friends who want to attend to learn how to better support you during this time. While each cycle of GriefShare consists of 13 sessions, you are welcome to join at any point and attend the next session to catch up on weeks you missed. Our goal is to provide you with resources and information concerning the journey of grief, and to provide an environment where you can talk about your experiences with others who are also experiencing grief. Our leaders have walked the journey of grief and have worked in this ministry for many years. They are not counselors, however, and do not strive to provide counseling.
We meet at our Souderton Campus on Wednesdays at 7:00pm, in Room 218. We hold a fall session and a spring session each year.
Click here for the current schedule.
Email us here for more information. Or give us a call at 215.723.0963x163.
Learn more about the GriefShare organization by visiting their website: www.griefshare.org
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Learning to Breathe Again is a support group for women who need to heal from sexual abuse. It's a support group that will love you, pray with you, and help guide you through the understanding of the hurt experienced from sexual abuse. Our group will help you move from victim to survivor with God's guidance and grace.
Our group meets between 12-14 weeks, and we will complete a workbook called "Shelter from the Storm." Meeting with a counselor alongside this group is suggested but not required. This group is not a therapy group. We are a self-help group in which members help each other by talking in a safe, loving environment.
Let us help you on your healing journey.
“Who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.”
- Psalm 103:4-5Email us here for more information. Or give us a call at 215.703.8927.
When: Tuesday Nights, September 9 - November 25
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The Men’s Purity Ministry offers support for those struggling with pornography, physical or emotional adultery, sexual abuse, same sex attraction, or acting out. The first step is to contact us on our secure, confidential phone line. We admire and respect that you have courageously come to this point in realizing you need help. Please contact us through our confidential call line: 215.703.0540 or by sending us an email with the link below.
Meets on Tuesday nights at 7 pm throughout the entire year
Frequently Asked Questions
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All are welcome! No really, it doesn’t matter who you are, what you’ve experienced or what your convictions are. Each group is biblically based with a focus on the hope of Jesus, prayer and relational support.
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Just come and observe if you’d like. Most of our groups are based on curriculum and are interactive if you choose. You don’t have to participate or feel the need to share. The hardest thing can be walking through the door that first night so we want you to feel welcomed and a sense of belonging no matter where you are in your journey. We’ve had some people attend for months and never say a word, we’ve had some people find this is the only place that they can finally share everything that they’ve kept inside. Support looks different for everyone and we are grateful for the opportunity to meet you where you are.
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All are centered at our Souderton Campus. Check the descriptions under each support group listed above for specific information on start dates/times. Some groups maintain a confidential phone line and email address where you can talk directly to a leader and get up to date support and information rather than making info public on the website.
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Most groups allow for people to come at any time while they are running and are considered “open” groups. If a group is referred to as “cohort” that means that based on the curriculum, the best experience is from start to finish with the same small group of people. They would recommend starting in the next cohort but check and contact the support group facilitator whose email contact is listed under the group’s description for additional information.
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No, just yourself! Some groups have workbooks but they are not necessary and will have extras for you. You have the option of buying your own workbook if you want to continue attending. We don’t want finances to prevent anyone from participating so please let a leader know if you need assistance in getting a book.
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Support groups are run by individuals with lived experience and are not licensed counselors. The goal is to provide you with support and resources in an environment that is safe to share with people who understand, have been there, and can extend hope to you. There is no fee for any of the groups. If you are looking for individual counseling support, please visit BuxMont Counseling center at www.buxmontcounseling.com.
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Contact Donna Jacobini at 215.723.0963 or djacobini@calvary-church.com
Buxmont Counseling
Individual, children, teens, pre-marital, and marriage counseling services are available. For more information, Visit Buxmont Counseling’s website using the button below.
